Private foundation · EIN 45-6144422 · Tulsa, Oklahoma · Philanthropy & grantmaking

William S Smith Charitable Tr

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 18 grants paid, $7.9M total, median $196K. 100% of grants stayed in Oklahoma.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
18
$7.9M
Median grant
$196K
Stays in OK
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$77M

Grants paid in 2024

18 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Humble Sons Bike CompanyBroken Arrow, OKNew building$2.6M
Gilcrease MuseumTulsa, OKNew building pledge$1.1M
United WayTulsa, OK2024 campaigns$925K
Tulsa Zoo Management IncTulsa, OKOperational project support; african wilds: carnivores program$640K
YMCATulsa, OKZarrow building campaign$500K
Life Senior ServicesTulsa, OKWilliam s smith gardens fund$458K
Riverfield Country Day SchoolTulsa, OKInspired campaign$400K
Tulsa Day CenterTulsa, OKAnimal shelter$252K
Food on the MoveTulsa, OKCampus phase one + campus phase 2$225K
Pathways Adult Learning CenterTulsa, OKNew building project$167K
Willow Springs Boys RanchChandler, OKCapital improvement projects$150K
Osu FoundationTulsa, OKOsu academic medical expansion fund$125K
Family & Children's ServicesTulsa, OKWomen in recovery$75K
Revitalize T-TownTulsa, OKGeneral fund$50K
Genesys Works TulsaTulsa, OKGeneral fund$50K
Food Bank of Eastern OklahomaTulsa, OK2024 summer meals initiative$50K
Oklahoma Access to Justice FoundationTulsa, OKOperational support$50K
Kendall Whittier IncTulsa, OKFood support$10K

About this foundation

William S Smith Charitable Tr is a private grantmaking foundation in Tulsa, Oklahoma, tax-exempt since 2003. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does William S Smith Charitable Tr accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does William S Smith Charitable Tr give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $7.9M across 18 grants, a median of $196K.

Where does William S Smith Charitable Tr give?

Oklahoma (18 grants), per its latest filing.

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